18-19 Pharaoh called for Abram, “What’s this that you’ve done to me? Why didn’t you tell me that she’s your wife? Why did you say, ‘She’s my sister’ so that I’d take her as my wife?
I can understand the fear and wanting to find a way that would not get him killed in his current situation....but, I don't understand this how he handles it. This not only implies that Sarai lived at the palace, but Pharaoh "took her as his wife." Which definitely means intimacy to me. That one I can't understand. I would venture to say there isn't a situation where I would choose that option with Kim. I would rather be killed than let that happen. Doesn't it seems odd?
If he had such great faith....it seems even stranger. If God was actually talking to you.....in real conversation. Promising you a legacy like no other. Land and wealth that would fall to your offspring....is this the way you would react?
If I was God, sitting in that moment, I would be scratching my head! I know this represents 1 of the 2 times Abram will show his lack of faith....and he will reap the rewards of it!
I also understand why Pharaoh is upset. He unknowingly walked into this one.
But, kudos to Abram for have a smokin' hot wife!
tp
I agree with all of your comments. Abram's behavior seems cowardly and selfish. Not that I'm brave and unselfish but I can't imagine making this choice with Gina. Maybe I'm selfish in that there is no way I would want to give her up.
ReplyDeletenow you made be do a spit take with the smokin hot wife comment. funny!
knut